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npr - Yard-Sale Bowl Revealed To Be Rare Chinese Artifact Worth Up To $500,000. An unidentified Connecticut man bought the bowl from a yard sale near New Haven last year, and later emailed photos to Sotheby's seeking an evaluation, according to The Associated Press. It dates back to the Ming dynasty of the early 1400’s.

New York Times - Mothers All Over Are Losing It. Pandemic life has made us feel more insecure about the aspects of our parenting we were already most insecure about. Mothers have disproportionately lost their jobs and financial security during this pandemic, and those who do work find that the burdens of family life fall disproportionately on them.

npr - 5 Medical Appointments You Should Stop Putting Off. I too have put off appointments this year. Especially for the first 3-4 months of the quarantine/lockdown but as we approach the one year mark, it is time to revisit these must-have check-ins. Still too nervous? Try scheduling a telemedicine appointment first so that the doctor can assess your risks.

Architectural Digest - Step Inside the Chic London Townhouse of Jamb London Founder Will Fisher. The antiques aficionado transformed this aging East End building–once a wig maker’s shop–into a beautiful city home.

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give - Support a Female-founded Black-owned small business while giving the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Brother Vellies’s Something Special project is a monthly subscription that delivers a sustainable and ethically made comfort item to your door for $35 a month. Past items include a pair of their cult favorite cloud socks and a handcrafted Oaxacan mug. Sign me up!

design - Love this neutral wool blend striped rug for a guest room, entryway, or in a kitchen. It comes in two sizes - large and small. The last time I was in Europe I remember complimenting my aunt on her amazing rug only to find out that it was HM Home! Their premium linen collection is another best kept secret from them.

make - These gooey chocolate oatmeal bars. Sub the flour and oats for a gluten free option and I also used vegan chocolate chips! YUM!